Paul Kelly live in concert.
ON TOUR

Paul Kelly

39
critic concert reviews
folk

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

80
%
Based on 
39
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
%
Based on 
critic concert
reviews

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Critics Consensus

Based on 39 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Paul Kelly is rated as a remarkable live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. Paul Kelly concert reviews describe live shows and performances as amazing.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Paul Kelly concerts? Paul Kelly concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to an hour and a half.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Paul Kelly? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Paul Kelly range from $35,000 - $500,000, with Paul Kelly's current estimated booking fee to be around $300,000.

On tour

O2 Forum Kentish Town, London, United Kingdom (July 3); The Academy Green Room, Dublin, Ireland (July 13); Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia (September 6); Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia (September 7)

Artist Info

Genre
folk
Origin
Adelaide, Australia (1/13/1955)
Bio
Has Performed With
Neil Finn, Charlie Owen
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Rolling Stone (Australia)

August 30, 2025
90
%
Paul Kelly brought Lucinda Williams and Fanny Lumsden along for his biggest shows in Australia to date. Rolling Stone AU/NZ was there.

The 13th Floor (New Zealand)

March 23, 2024
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Paul Kelly – Hollywood Avondale: March 22, 2024

Backseat Mafia

February 18, 2024
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MONA FOMA Festival, Paul Kelly, Odeon Theatre, Hobart 18.02.2024

Sydney Morning Herald (Australia)

December 19, 2022
80
%
To attend Paul Kelly’s annual Making Gravy concert at Christmastime is to attend church for many Melburnians – such is the atmosphere of reverence and camaraderie on this unseasonably chilly December evening.

Sydney Morning Herald (Australia)

December 11, 2022
80
%
It’s December – which means it’s time for Making Gravy with Paul Kelly

Sydney Morning Herald (Australia)

May 28, 2022
80
%
Paul Kelly explores idea of time and tide at Vivid.

The Music (Australia)

May 26, 2022
%
“We haven’t played in Sydney for two and a half years"

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Image Credit

Bruce Baker [CC BY-2.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

Fever Longing Still (1 November 2024)